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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.44, 2,030.02 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.44, 2,030.02 and 488.28 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.44 : 2,030.02 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.44/2,030.02 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.44x = 2,030.02 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.44x = 991,218.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,218.17/1,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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